Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 18V-828 · 2017–2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) recall 18V-828 covers 6,136 2017–2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V828000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia vehicles equipped with GME 280HP engines and All Wheel Drive ("AWD"). The brake fluid line may contact a coolant hose clamp, possibly causing brake fluid to leak onto the exhaust.
The risk
Brake fluid leaking onto the exhaust can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket on the brake fluid line to prevent contact with the coolant hose clamp. If damage is found on the brake line, it will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is UB9.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 29 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 7, 2016 to September 18, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.